Inyo County Free Library - New Acquisitions
September 2016 - October 2016
These are books and media new to the library and cataloged by the Inyo County Free Library.
Additional information about each title can be found in the catalog (click on the title). For older acquisition lists choose from Select another list. To request any of these titles please contact your local library branch.
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Extraordinary people: understanding savant syndrome By Treffert, Darold A. Publishing Date: c2006 Classification: 100 Call Number: 153.9 TRE "For the first time in Extraordinary People, the psychiatrist who was a consultant to the movie Rain Man, collects the most fascinating cases of Savant Syndrome both in history and modern times. Dr. Treffert documents the spectacular abilities--the islands of genius--in these remarkable persons, and describes as well the love, determination and dedication of their equally remarkable families, teachers and caretakers. He shares the observations of the far-reaching implications this astonishing condition has for understanding brain function and hidden potential in all of us. Book jacket."--Jacket. |
By Cavalier, Robert J. Publishing Date: c1996 Classification: 100 Call Number: 184 CAV |
By Sautet, Marc Publishing Date: c1990 Classification: 100 Call Number: 193 SAU |
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